Scholarships

There are many scholarship opportunities available to students. Please be aware of deadlines. On this page you will find scholarship search engines, various non-local scholarships and local scholarships. Please also check with your chosen college/university for their specific scholarships.

As reported in US News and World Report the top 5 scholarship search engines are:

Posted 2/12/18: KNR Don't Text and Drive Scholarship - At KNR, we are committed to combatting this issue, and that fight starts with greater awareness amongst the younger generations, and we believe that greater awareness of this issue can make a difference. We are proud to announce the KNR Don’t Text & Drive Scholarship which awards $5,000 to a student pursuing higher-education.

ELIGIBILITY

In order to be eligible for the KNR Don’t Text & Drive Scholarship, applicants must:

Be a United States citizen or permanent resident.

Be accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate program within the United States.

Posted 1/17/18: United Federal Credit Union Scholarship -
The purpose of the United Federal Credit Union Scholarship program is to recognize academic excellence and community support provided by our young Members. Recognizing that these individuals are the key to our future, the leadership of the credit union has established this scholarship program to demonstrate their belief in our young people’s potential. We believe that, just as we honor the legacy of our past, we also have a responsibility to invest in our future.

United Federal Credit Union will award scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrate community service and academic achievement. Six scholarships will be granted in the amount of $1,000 each.* Applicants must:

Be an active Member of United Federal Credit Union;

Be a graduating high school senior;

Demonstrate a commitment to community services;

Be accepted as an incoming freshman at an accredited college, trade school or university;

Achieve one of the following academic requirements:

A cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) or 3.5 (on a 5-point scale)

Nursing Schools Almanac is proud to announce our fourth annual Aspiring Nurse Scholarship. We will award a $1,000 scholarship to a future nurse in the high school graduating class of 2018. The winner will best demonstrate:

A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics courses.

A passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of healthcare.

Posted 1/10/18: Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO) Memorial Scholarship Foundation Program -

The OAPSE/AFSCME Memorial Scholarship Program is available to children whose parent or legal guardian is a member in good standing of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO). Under the program, scholarships of $2,500.00 each are awarded to at least one winner from each of the ten (10) OAPSE Districts selected from the applicants who meet the eligibility requirements.

Any graduating high school senior who is a daughter or son of an active OAPSE/AFSCME member or whose legal guardian is an active OAPSE/AFSCME member and who intends to enroll in a full-time degree program in any two (2) or four (4) year accredited university, college, business or technical school is eligible to apply for a scholarship. The scholarships may be used for any field of study.

Deadline: To be eligible, all information or supportive documentation requested in the application must be received by the committee by March 1 each year.

Posted 11/30/2017: $2,500 College Raptor Scholarship - One, $2,500 merit-based scholarship will be awarded based on the student’s academic achievements and essay. Please click here to start the application process.

Deadline: 1/31/2018

Posted 11/9/2017: The Engineers Foundation of Ohio (EFO) Scholarship:The Engineers Foundation of Ohio (EFO) in conjunction with the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE). To be eligible for these scholarships, a student must meet all of the following criteria:

be a graduating high school senior (exceptions noted in individual scholarship descriptions);

have at least a 3.0 (A=4.0) grade point average;

meet the minimum SAT (Math=600, Reading or Composition=500) or ACT (Math=29, English=25) test scores as set by the National Society of Professional Engineers;

be a citizen of the United States and a permanent resident of the State of Ohio.

Additional criteria are specified for some scholarships. Please read each scholarship description carefully. Our scholarship program is for graduating high school seniors who will be enrolling in an ABET (Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology) accredited college engineering program next fall.

The application needs to be completed and either mailed or dropped off at EFO prior to the deadline specified on the application. No emailed or faxed copies will be accepted. Thebrochure lists the criteria for our scholarships and describes which scholarships are available this year.

Deadline: January 15, 2018

Posted 11/7/2017: Groth & Associates Scholarship:The Attorney’s at Groth and Associates have spent years in school learning how to help you in different aspects of law ranging from personal injury to business law. They understand the stresses of life and want to lend a hand outside of their normal duties. Their time in school has helped them all understand the importance of education. It takes hard work and perseverance to earn an education and they would like to reward you for your hard work by offering a scholarship to relieve a bit of the financial stress that education can bring. The scholarship awarded will be for $1,000 to one student to use towards furthering their education. To apply click here.

To qualify for this scholarship;

-Must have a G.P.A. of 3.0+
-Fill out the form with your contact information
-Attach school transcript to verify enrollment
-Attach a 500-word essay about difficulties or hardships you have had to personally overcome

Posted 11/7/2017: Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation Scholarship:The ESA Foundation Board of Directors offers more that 200 scholarships a year for deserving United States and International students who meet the criteria of individual endowments. Click here for information about the scholarships, requirements and applications. Please be advised that there is a $5.00 fee per each application.

Deadline: February 1, 2018

Posted 11/7/2017: $2,500 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award:Sign up for e-mails to get helpful college tips and resources, and enter to win a scholarship! Throughout the year, 40 eligible students and parents will be randomly selected to win a $2,500 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses. Click here to sign up!

What do you stand for? Your passion and purpose could win you $5,000 to support your dreams. Tell us who you are, what defines you, and what you stand for. Share a video or picture and a written statement that tells us what you stand for on Instagram with #forwhatIstand and tag and follow @jostensinc to enter and win. We will award $5,000 to one winner for the best photo submissionand $5,000 to one winner for the best video.

The ASMC Buckeye Chapter offers: 1 - $1,000 High School Scholarship, 1 - $750 High School Scholarship, 1 - $500 Community Service Scholarship.

National ASMC offers: 1 - $3,000 High School Scholarship, 5 - $2,000 High School Scholarships, 5 - $1,000 High School Scholarships.

Our committee will evaluate all applications received and select recipients. There is the potential for one student to earn up to $4,000 in scholarship money between our local and national organizations! Each scholarship winner, along with two guests, will be invited to attend our April 2018 ASMC luncheon for recognition.

Requirements for Mary Ann White Community Service Scholarship Program:

· Student must be a senior and must submit application.

· Student must have 100 hours of Community Service over and above required for graduation, or 5 extra volunteer activities, of at least 20 hours each.

· Student must be entering a field of study directly related to financial/resource management (such as, business administration, economics, public administration, accounting, finance).

· The application package must include three letters of recommendation from any combination of their high school principal, academic dean, guidance counselor, volunteer organization representative, or high school teacher.

Requirements for High School Scholarship Program:

· Student must be a senior and must submit application.

· Student must be entering a field of study directly related to financial/resource management (such as, business administration, economics, public administration, accounting, or finance).

· The application package must include three letters of recommendation from any combination of their high school principal, academic dean, guidance counselor, or high school teacher.

Interested candidates should click here and select Scholarships from the main menu.

Posted 11/7/2017: SeniorAdvisor.com Fourth Annual Scholarship Opportunity - Three $2,000 scholarships available to students enrolled in an associate's degree, bachelor's degree or graduate level program at an accredited 2-year college or 4-year university. Each eligible student must submit a 500-750 word essay response to the question: How can your major of study improve the lives of seniors in assisted living facilities in your town? Essay topic and scholarship details can be found by clicking here. This is an annual scholarship and will be offered every year.

Deadline: December 31, 2017. Scholarship award recipients will be announces January 31, 2018.

Posted 10/17/2017: Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship - Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship: $5,000 renewable for 4 years. Based on academic merit with an initial 4.0. Please complete application and financial need form. Submit the forms for this application to REDeanScholarship@NSDAR.org.

Posted 10/17/2017: Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship - Dr. Aura Lee Pittenger and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship: $2000 renewable for 4 years; student must enroll in 24 hours in college of American History/Government. Please complete application and financial need form. Submit the forms for this application to PittengerAmerHistoryScholarship@NSDAR.org.

Deadline to apply is February 15, 2018 at 12 midnight (EST).

Posted 10/11/2017: The Publicity.ai SEO & Content Marketing Scholarship - The Publicity.ai SEO & Content Marketing Scholarship is a highly competitive award for high school and college students interested in SEO and content marketing. Unlike most scholarships which simply require good luck to win, the Publicity.ai scholarship puts the tools for winning in your hands by judging your entry on your ability to appreciate and explain genius marketing! This is a $1000.00 scholarship and it is awarded on December 20th. Click here for more details and to apply.

Deadline to apply is December 15, 2017

Posted 10/11/2017: The Lead Roster B2B Sales & Marketing Scholarship- The Lead Roster B2B Sales & Marketing Scholarship is a highly competitive award for high school and college students interested in sales & marketing. Unlike most scholarships which require a simple essay and "good luck" to win, the Lead Roster scholarship puts the tools for winning in your hands by judging your entry on your ability to market and sell your own ideas! This is a $1000.00 scholarship and it is awarded on December 20th. Click here for more details and to apply.

Deadline to apply is December 15, 2017

Posted 10/2/2017: ACT Student Champion Award - The ACT Student Champion Award recognizes one student in each state who is tenacious and persistent, no matter the challenge, and is prepared for life after high school with a goal in mind and plan in place.

Students in the graduating class of 2018 who have taken the ACT who fit the following criteria can apply:

A student who has overcome challenges and can articulate education and career actions

Students must have a composite ACT score of a 22 on a single test date or a 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale

Preference will be given to underrepresented and/or first-generation college students.

Applications can be found at www.act.org/readinesschampions. Applications are due December 31, 2017, and champions will be notified on or before April 2, 2018. If applicants are under the age of 18, they must complete this form in addition to the application.

Posted 9/25/2017: The Elks National Foundation Awards $2.44 million in college scholarships to a total of 500 high school seniors nationwide through its Most Valuable Student contest.

Posted 8-28-2017 - Distinguished Young Women Scholarship - Distinguished Young Women is the oldest and largest scholarship program for high school girls. Last year, participants received more than $2.2 million in cash scholarships through our programs across the nation. This money can be used for tuition, room and board, books, or other educational expenses (like lab fees or a computer). Interested in competing for college scholarships? APPLY today!Remember, it costs nothing to enter!

Deadline September 29, 2017

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Local Scholarships and Applications

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